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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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